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"Not so fast...what if there is SO much energy available through the device, that it can easily be turned into something that generates an uncontrolled reaction that makes Hiroshima look like a firecracker? And what if the principle of operation is so simple that anybody with a little electrica knowledge could cause the device to do that?"
Originally posted by MrMorden
Not so fast...what if there is SO much energy available through the device, that it can easily be turned into something that generates an uncontrolled reaction that makes Hiroshima look like a firecracker? And what if the principle of operation is so simple that anybody with a little electrica knowledge could cause the device to do that?
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
The only problem I can see if some one develops an enegry device that almost anyone can create and puts it on the net for everyone to see without getting a patient. Some major company or government agent will see it, patient it themselves, and have it classified. Then they would go after any one and everyone who had the information freely published on the net claiming they somehow stole the information, or apply pressure to have them remove the information.
Originally posted by Boenoid
As your local neighborhood Boeing Boenoid, I can assure you that the energy companies are far outnumbered by the other giant companies that use electricity and power.
If "free energy" existed and worked, Boeing would desperately want it to power our airplanes and helicopters and satellites and missles.
Fuel is the single largest recurring expense in operating a jetliner - that's why Boeing is spending billions of dollars making the 787 which will use 20% less fuel.
Fuel is one of the most vital things to transport to a battlefield, and one of the most difficult.
If "free energy" existed and Uncle Sam knew about it, then all our fighter jets and tanks would be running on it.
-Boenoid
Originally posted by MrMorden
There could be a legitimate reason such patents are kept out of public view.
For example, let's say there is some fancy zero point energy generator that liberates energy from the quantum vacuum, and can be used to power all sorts of devices with no fuel, no moving parts, and no byproducts. A dream come true, give one to everybody, right?
Not so fast...what if there is SO much energy available through the device, that it can easily be turned into something that generates an uncontrolled reaction that makes Hiroshima look like a firecracker? And what if the principle of operation is so simple that anybody with a little electrica knowledge could cause the device to do that?
You start passing these things out, it's like putting a nuke in every home in the US (or the world)...I like people, but I don't think I'd trust them with that.
The point is, not every reason for keeping something secret is a sinister reason.
[edit on 15-8-2006 by MrMorden]
[edit on 15-8-2006 by MrMorden]
Originally posted by MrMorden
There could be a legitimate reason such patents are kept out of public view.
For example, let's say there is some fancy zero point energy generator that liberates energy from the quantum vacuum....
A dream come true, give one to everybody, right?
Not so fast...what if there is SO much energy available through the device, that it can easily be turned into something that generates an uncontrolled reaction that makes Hiroshima look like a firecracker?
The point is, not every reason for keeping something secret is a sinister reason.